Talk of the Town
Genealogy, Aviation Day, pickers and grinners, East Texas Crisis Center,  and more     

Theatre Highlights
So much show business going on in and around the county it gets its own section this month      

Meredith Crawford
Sixteen-year-old Meredith Crawford, who won the recent Texas Talent Search Contest held in Canton, talks with Tom Geddie

Kid’s Korner
Vern and Muffin are declaring independence with this full page of activities for young and old    

Something Wonderful is Going to Happen
Life thresholds like turning 50 and high school graduation bring to mind sound advice for living well in anticipation of new pathways

Confessions of a Bird Nerd
Texas Parks & Wildlife biologist Heidi Bailey talks about the great hobby of birdwatching    

Ray Price Performs in Tyler
At 80 years old Ray Price is still touring with his velvety voice, performing in Tyler July 28  

Poetry & Prose
Dreams and flying, love, and the brightness of the morrow  (We Flew)

Inferno
Tom Geddie reviews this book by Charles Bowden with beautiful photos by Michael Berman     

Cool Summer Salads
A variety of salads that go down easy during these hot summer days       

Power Fishing
Barry St. Clair explores the energy-generating fishing reel in Reel Time

Makin’ Change
Tolbert’s schemes get him in some deep trouble with the wife